The Dalton offers a spacious laundry room.
Beach style utility room in Wilmington with an utility sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

The Gambrel Roof Home

Kristi Spouse Interiors

The Gambrel Roof Home is a dutch colonial design with inspiration from the East Coast. Designed from the ground up by our team - working closely with architect and builder, we created a classic American home with fantastic street appeal

Menlo Park Project

Supple Homes, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey floor.

Laundry Room

Glenna Stone Interior Design

Beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and quartz benchtops.

House of Blues

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Mark Lohman
Design ideas for a large beach style single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white benchtop and white floor.

Ponte Vedra Contemporary

Aria Homes, Inc.

Jessie Preza Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall dedicated laundry room in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and white benchtop.

Fieldstone Addition & Renovation

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jeff McNamara Photography
This is an example of a country dedicated laundry room in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, white floor, white benchtop and beaded inset cabinets.

The Rangemoss

WeldenField & Rowe Custom Homes & Neighborhoods

Design ideas for a traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a side-by-side washer and dryer, blue cabinets and multi-coloured floor.

Mudroom/Laundry Room samples

R. Craig Lord Construction Company, Inc.

Robert J. Laramie Photography
Photo of a traditional laundry room in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, green walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Luxury Lake Home

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Custom laundry room with under-mount sink and floral wall paper.
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Remodel

KGA Studio Architects, PC

Large country dedicated laundry room in Denver with an utility sink, louvered cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer and dryer, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Laundry Room

Fairview Custom Homes

Joseph Teplitz of Press1Photos, LLC
Photo of a large country u-shaped utility room in Louisville with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer and green walls.

Ellerton - Lake Cottage

Visbeen Architects

Builder: Segard Builders Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Symmetry and traditional sensibilities drive this homes stately style. Flanking garages compliment a grand entrance and frame a roundabout style motor court. On axis, and centered on the homes roofline is a traditional A-frame dormer. The walkout rear elevation is covered by a paired column gallery that is connected to the main levels living, dining, and master bedroom. Inside, the foyer is centrally located, and flanked to the right by a grand staircase. To the left of the foyer is the homes private master suite featuring a roomy study, expansive dressing room, and bedroom. The dining room is surrounded on three sides by large windows and a pair of French doors open onto a separate outdoor grill space. The kitchen island, with seating for seven, is strategically placed on axis to the living room fireplace and the dining room table. Taking a trip down the grand staircase reveals the lower level living room, which serves as an entertainment space between the private bedrooms to the left and separate guest bedroom suite to the right. Rounding out this plans key features is the attached garage, which has its own separate staircase connecting it to the lower level as well as the bonus room above.

Crisp Architects

Horse Country Home
Photo of a country utility room in New York with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white walls and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Oak Park

Scott Christopher Homes

This cheery laundry room boasts beautifully bright cabinets of a blue green hue. Gray subway tile backsplash adds a traditional touch. Included in this space is a utility sink, built in ironing board and able storage space.

Mid Century Kitchen

Phase II, Inc.

Design ideas for a midcentury single-wall utility room in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer and grey cabinets.

Boot Room

Frome Interiors

This boot room in a Georgian house in Bath is a multi-functional space for laundry, coat and boot storage and a it works as a utility room with direct access from the garden. The cabinets are a shaker style with walnut timber worktop and shelf. The large butlers sink gives the room a traditional feel but the sage grey paint colour and rich walnut adds a contemporary twist. The cupboards step back to allow the back door to open which maximises the storage in this small space.

Tennessee Farm House

Scott Wilson Architect, LLC

This laundry Room celebrates the act of service with vaulted ceiling, desk area and plenty of work surface laundry folding and crafts. Photo by Reed brown

Elegant Master Bath Renovation - Ardmore, PA

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

The client's en-suite laundry room also recieved a renovation. Custom cabinetry was completed by Glenbrook Cabinetry, while the renovation and other finish choices were completed by Gardner/Fox

Addison

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Holly Lepere
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Los Angeles with white cabinets, a side-by-side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets, a single-bowl sink, porcelain floors and grey walls.

Green Laundry Room Design Ideas with a Side-by-side Washer and Dryer

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned laundry, complete with built-in cabinets, a laundry sink, washing machine and clothes dryer, can serve many needs. It can help simplify your household chores; store drying clothes and cleaning products; and can even provide a spot for you to groom pets. Because of its hardworking, multipurpose potential, a laundry renovation is a worthwhile investment. Smart laundry designs have layouts that save you time and effort. For example, a washing machine and clothes dryer should be positioned next to one another or stacked, and laundry baskets and hampers should be within easy reach; while an ironing board should be stowed by a power point. Ample storage, bench space for laundry baskets and practical lighting are also essential. Browse the photos on Houzz for efficient laundry ideas, from layouts and storage to appliances, and strike up a conversation with the designers of your favourite laundry renovations. For more laundry ideas, browse the Stories section on Houzz.

How do I add storage to my laundry?

A combination of storage solutions is key to running an efficient laundry. Include shelves above or beside the washing machine to store washing detergent, softener and other cleaning products; and laundry bins for dirty clothes. Consider a custom-built cupboard for an ironing board, so it can easily fold out when you need it, or mount the ironing board directly to the wall or on the back of a door. A retractable clothesline is a handy addition to dry delicate clothes, while a clothes hanger mounted to the wall is ideal for hanging freshly pressed shirts.

What else can I use my laundry for?

Multipurpose laundry rooms or utility rooms can help save valuable space in your home. The laundry sink can be used to bathe your furry friends; your laundry cupboard can store sports equipment, gardening tools and umbrellas; and a spare nook can be filled with a desk and chair to create an office space while you wait for your load to finish. If your laundry is at the front of the house, consider using it as a drop station for mail, mobile phones and keys. Include a bench seat or stool, wall-mounted hooks for bags and a coat stand and it can even be used as a place to get the kids organised before you walk out the front door.

How can I decorate my laundry?

Laundries are usually filled to the brim with appliances and storage, so take advantage of your walls when decorating and use cheery paint colours or wallpaper to make doing the chores more pleasant! Fun signs, posters, murals and wall decals will also add character to the space. Think of your storage as decor, too – look for bins and baskets with decorative touches, and use brightly-coloured or patterned hangers.